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Contents

Danger & Warnings ..................................................................................

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Warranty ..................................................................................................

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General Instructions .................................................................................

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Cooking ...................................................................................................

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Cleaning ..................................................................................................

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Exploded View .........................................................................................

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Parts List ...................................................................................................

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Unpacking ...............................................................................................

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Assembly Instructions ...............................................................................

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Gas Instructions .......................................................................................

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Leak Checking .........................................................................................

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Refilling the LP Cylinder...........................................................................

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Safe handling tips for LP Gas ....................................................................

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Operating .................................................................................................

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Lighting ....................................................................................................

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Manual Lighting .......................................................................................

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Lighting the side burner............................................................................

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Troubleshooting .......................................................................................

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Side Burner Troubleshooting.....................................................................

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Maintenance ............................................................................................

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Replacing Main Burners ...........................................................................

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Crossover

Ignition System Operations .....................................................

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Summary of Contents for 55553

Page 1: ...iquids or vapors within 25 feet 8m of this appliance DANGER If you smell gas 1 Shut off gas to the appliance 2 Extinguish any open flames 3 Open lid 4 If odor continues keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department Leaking gas may cause a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death or damage to property YOU MUST READ THIS OWNER S G...

Page 2: ...e cooking box Should a grease fire occur turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners The Weber gas barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis Liquid propane gas is not natural gas The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a liquid propane unit or liquid propane gas in a natural g...

Page 3: ...10 Assembly Instructions B a Gas Instructions C 1 Leak Checking C 3 Refilling the LP Cylinder C 4 Safe handling tips for LP Gas C 5 Operating D 1 Lighting D 1 Manual Lighting D 2 Lighting the side burner D 3 Troubleshooting D 4 Side Burner Troubleshooting D 5 Maintenance E 1 Replacing Main Burners E 2 Crossover Ignition System Operations E 2 ...

Page 4: ... any applicable implied warranties of merchantability and fitness are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written Limited Warranty Some regions do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so this limitation may not apply to you Weber is not liable for any special indirect or consequential damages Some regions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of i...

Page 5: ...is appliance must comply with local codes and or Standard CAN CGA B149 2 Installa tion Code for Propane Burning Appliances and Equip ment Operating WARNING Only use this barbecue outdoors in a well ventilated area Do not use in a garage build ing breezeway or any other enclosed area WARNING Your Weber gas barbecue shall not be used under an unprotected combustible roof or overhang WARNING Your Web...

Page 6: ...before each use Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the slide out bottom tray Cleaning WARNING Turn your Weber gas barbecue OFF and wait for it to cool before cleaning CAUTION Do not clean your Flavorizer bars or cooking grates in a self cleaning oven For availability of replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer bars contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the c...

Page 7: ...7 ExplodedView 12 Genesis Silver C LP 082603 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 35 48 49 52 54 55 18 19 15 14 50 56 1 2 3 4 28 29 31 32 30 33 20 47 51 53 ...

Page 8: ...r Frame 24 Caster 25 Bottom Rack 26 Wheel 27 Hubcap 28 Hair Pin Cotter 29 Right Endcap 30 Thermometer Bezel Assembly 31 Thermometer Assembly 32 Handle Hardware 33 Control Panel Knobs 34 Control Panel 35 Control Panel Hardware 36 Crossover Ignition Button 37 Crossover tube 38 Front Rear Burner 39 Center Burner 40 Manifold Hardware 41 Manifold Hose and regulator assembled 42 Catch Pan 43 Disposable ...

Page 9: ...ng Up Table 1 Side Table 1 Flavorizer Bars 5 Warm Up Basket 1 Warming Rack 1 LP Tank 1 Bottom Tray 1 Catch Pan Holder 1 Catch Pan 1 Disposable Drip Pans 2 1 inch Bolts 1 4 x 20 x 1 inch Bolt 8 Nylon Washer 8 Wrench 1 Right Trim Assembly 1 Side Burner 1 Cooking Grate 2 7 16 inch Wrench 1 Condiment basket 1 ...

Page 10: ...A 10 1 2 3 4 Unpacking ...

Page 11: ...B a 1 Push down firmly until Bottom Rack Lock locks under the rail Arrow sticker to the front b c a Ba301 a ...

Page 12: ...B b Push down firmly on both sides to ensure bottom rack is locked under the rails WARNING Do not go to next step if bottom rack is not locked in place 2 a b ...

Page 13: ...B c 3 Install bolts at indicated locations Use supplied tool to tighten Finish tightening bolt with metal wrench provided or a 7 16 wrench ...

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Page 20: ...and damage to property Raises up while filling then stops when full Check that all burner valves are off Valves are shipped in the OFF position but you should check to be sure that they are turned OFF Check by pushing down and turning clockwise If they do not turn they are off Proceed to the next step If they do turn continue turning them clockwise until they stop then they are off Proceed to the ...

Page 21: ...se the barbecue 8 When leak checking is complete turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water Note This is a new type of connection It tightens clockwise and will not allow gas to flow unless the connection is tight The connection requires tightening by hand only WARNING Do not use a wrench to tighten the connection Using a wrench could damage the regulator coupling and could...

Page 22: ...gas fitting Note All factory made connections have been thoroughly checked for gas leaks The burners have been flame tested As a safety precaution however you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber Gas Barbecue Shipping and handling may loosen or damage a gas fitting WARNING Perform these leak checks even if your barbecue was dealer or store assembled You will need a soap an...

Page 23: ...lls the cylinder by weight IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS CAUTION When transporting the LP cylinder make sure the plastic dust cover is in place over the valve This will keep dust and dirt from the threaded portion of the valve Checking the fuel level in your tank Check the fuel level by viewing the color indicator level line on the side of the tank scale 1 Empty 2 Medium 3 Full 2 1 3 1 2 3 Check 1...

Page 24: ...his will keep dust and dirt from the threaded portion of the valve Do not use a damaged LP cylinder Dented or rusty LP cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve may be hazardous and should be replaced with a new one immediately Liquid Propane LP Cylinder s The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is reconnected For example test each ti...

Page 25: ... on the LP cylinder valve the excess gas flow control feature will activate limiting the flow of gas from the LP cylinder If this should occur turn OFF the LP cylinder valve and burner control knobs Then start over DANGER When the excess gas flow control feature is activated a small amount of gas I still flowing to the burners After turning OFF the cylinder knobs wait at least 5 minutes for the ga...

Page 26: ...s for the gas to clear before attempting to light the barbecue Failure to do so may result in an explosive flame up which can cause serious bodily injury or death 3 Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve counterclockwise 4 Strike a match and put the flame into the matchlight hole in the front of the cooking box WARNING Do not lean over open barbecue Keep your face and body at least one...

Page 27: ...4 Push down and turn the side burner control valve to HI 5 Push the side burner igniter button several times so it clicks each time CAUTION Side burner flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day WARNING If the side burner does not light 1 Turn OFF the side burner control valve 2 Wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match Lighting the side burner ...

Page 28: ...ner light with a match Refill LP cylinder Straighten fuel hose If you can light the Front burner with a match then check the Crossover Ignition System Experiencing flare ups CAUTION Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foil Are you preheating barbecue in the prescribed manner Are the cooking grates and Flavorizer bars heavily coated with burned on grease Is the bottom tray dirty and not allow...

Page 29: ...ions lockage of holes Clean Weber Insect Spider screen See section Annual Maintenance Does burner light with a match If match lights burner checkigniter see below Side BurnerTroubleshooting 3 2 1 Side Burner maintenance WARNING All gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position Make sure wire is connected between the igniter and electrode Adjust igniter electrode to burner Gap should...

Page 30: ... shutter is fitted with a stainless steel screen 1 to prevent spiders and other insects access to the burner tubes through the air shutter openings We recommend that you inspect the Spider Insect screens at least once a year See Section Annual Maintenance Also inspect and clean the the Spider Insect screens if any of the following symptoms should ever occur 1 The smell of gas in conjunction with t...

Page 31: ... burners reverse 3 through 7 CAUTION The burner openings 1 must be positioned properly over the valve orifices 2 Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in place 1 WARNING After reinstalling the gas lines they should be leak checked with a soap and water solution before using the barbecue See Step Check for gas leaks 2 1 1 2 Crossover Ignition System Operations If the Crossover ignition sy...

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